Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.
Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.
GHD is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Regional Practice Leader – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to lead the growth and delivery of ITS, digital mobility, and transportation technology services across the Southeast Region. This role is designed for a market-facing leader and practice builder with a strong track record in smart corridors, traffic operations, digital infrastructure, and innovative design.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Lead growth of GHD’s ITS and Transportation Technology practice in the Southeast
- Develop and execute regional business development strategies
- Cultivate relationships with GDOT, City of Atlanta, ARC, and regional agencies
- Win and deliver ITS, TSMO, and smart mobility projects
- Provide technical leadership in connected corridor analytics, and traffic operations
- Build and mentor high-performing teams
- Collaborate with national leadership and technology partners
- ITS master planning and system architecture
- Traffic operations and signal systems
- Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) initiatives
- Smart corridors and digital infrastructure
- Freight and logistics mobility analytics
- Data-driven safety and performance analysis
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in transportation engineering / ITS
- Professional Engineer (PE) required; PTOE preferred
- Strong GDOT / Southeast client relationships
- Proven ability to win work and lead complex projects
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Why GHD?
GHD offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong investment in digital transportation and innovation. This role provides the opportunity to build and lead a regional practice, influence major transportation programs, and deliver data-driven solutions that improve mobility, safety, and resilience.
Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in transportation engineering / ITS
- Professional Engineer (PE) required; PTOE preferred
- Strong GDOT / Southeast client relationships
- Proven ability to win work and lead complex projects
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
What We Do
GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
